Survival Guide - Thailand - page 694

Business Hours
The following are standard hours for different types of businesses in Thailand.
Reviews in this topic list only variations from these standards. All government of-
fices and banks are closed on public holidays.
Banks 9.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday; ATMs accessible 24 hours.
Bars 6pm to midnight (officially); closing times vary due to local enforcement of
curfew laws; bars close during elections and certain religious public holidays.
Clubs (discos) 8pm to 2am; closing times vary due to local enforcement of curfew
laws; clubs close during elections and certain religious public holidays.
Government offices 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday; some close for lunch
(noon to 1pm), while others are open Saturday (9am to 3pm).
Live-music venues 6pm to 1am; closing times vary due to local enforcement of
curfew laws; clubs close during elections and certain religious public holidays.
Restaurants 10am to 10pm; some shops specialise in morning meals and close by
3pm.
Stores Local stores: 10am to 6pm daily; department stores 10am to 8pm daily. In
some small towns, local stores close on Sunday.
Customs Regulations
The customs department ( www.customs.go.th ) maintains a helpful website with
specific information about customs regulations. The following items can be brought
into the country duty free:
• » a reasonable amount of personal effects (clothing and toiletries)
• » professional instruments
• » 200 cigarettes
• » 1L of wine or spirits
Thailand prohibits the import of the following items: